Articling at Koffman Kalef
What We Do
Koffman Kalef LLP is a mid-sized law firm practicing in select areas of business law, specifically:
Commercial Real Estate & Development
Corporate / Commercial
Lending / Insolvency
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Securities / Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions
Tax / Trusts
We understand the value and importance of collaboration and mentorship in the legal profession, and have structured our articling student program to encourage these activities.
Articles At Koffman Kalef
We only take on one student at a time. This affords the student’s principal the time to provide quality mentoring opportunities, and encourages the student to work with lawyers from a variety of professional backgrounds. It also allows us to provide flexibility in the student’s experience, such as, where possible, tailoring experiences to the student’s practice area of interest.
Our student works closely with their principal, and is involved in work similar to that of a junior associate lawyer. They gain practical experience, having the opportunity to be involved in a variety of business transactions.
They are involved in a variety of tasks in support of all areas of the firm's practice, including:
Providing general legal support to lawyers (drafting legal memoranda, agreements and other documentation)
Creating due diligence summaries of contracts and performing due diligence searches
Assisting with transaction closings
Conducting legal research
Assisting with court applications
Our student also works with the firm’s librarian to learn research methods using a variety of legal and industry-related electronic and physical resources.
Prospective Applicants
Ideal candidates are team-players, energetic, and determined individuals who are eager to learn and work hard. They are professional, courteous, and diligent. They understand that we leave our egos at the door, and recognize that it takes a strong team, working towards a single goal, to succeed.
Applicants should have a strong interest in areas of business law. Attendance of PLTC prior to commencing articles is preferred.
How to Apply
We are unable to participate in the 2025/2026 Articling Student recruitment cycle.
Please check this page for the most up-to-date information on future recruitment cycles.
We adhere to application deadlines and interview dates set by the Vancouver Bar Association.
CONTACT
Cover letters should be addressed to: